Lets Build a Bubble Bucket *Step by Step*

[Rumpleforeskin]

Originally Posted by Nick787

Rump I am thinking about using a bigger reservoir, possibly a 20 gallon reservoir with 3 plants. Would the same method your talk about work. Just add RO water to the reservoir and then whenever I replace the 32 gallons (20 res + 4 gal for each bucket) remix nutrients.

I plan on using a recirculating system so using the same method would it work or would it be affected because more nutrients over a larger volume of water?

I will try to answer this the best I can without ever trying it myself. I feel it will work just fine. You will go a long time before having to change your nutrients. I think it will work better then my set up. I wish I had more room to do what your planning.

Best of luck, R.

[Rumpleforeskin]

Doob3r, that is one clean killer machine your making. I see nothing but great things in your future. I love the over kill on the air-stones. I dont think you can have too much air. That is kick ass.

[doob3r]

thanks rump!

id rather over kill on the air stones than under kill, im going to be pushing these things to the limit and i want fast growth! lol

I got another question for ya, how do you feel about a 45 GPH sub. pump in the res?
i imagine im gonna have tons of roots and it may get clogged up or damage the roots.
i was also thinking about building a small stand for it that way i could siphon it out easily and gently. I plan on running the lucas formula this run so hopefully res. changes wont be needed so much, i just dont like not knowing how to deal with a curve ball before it comes lol

[doob3r]

[Rumpleforeskin]

Most pond pumps have a strainer before the intake. They also can be plumbed outside the tank just as easy. What ever suits you I guess.

[LadyBird]

Great thread, on my way to the shop tomorrow. Is that White Widow above?

[munchiez]

great thread rumple thanks for the info i just got a questions. so every 10 to 14 days you change your nutes right but what do you do inbetween if your water level gets low and your not using a reservoir? do you just and water or do you and nutes?

[Rumpleforeskin]

I just ad water daily

[munchiez]

thanks for the reply is using distilled water a good idea

[Rumpleforeskin]

Nothing better

[munchiez]

thanks a lot man

[doob3r]

y0 R, whats the difference between distilled water and RO water and the BIG jugs of ofice cooler water jugs they sale at home depot, is RO just lowest starting ppm you can get?

[rssxy]

is there a certain air pump that works best? or will any do?

[Rumpleforeskin]

Most bottled water I have tested is about the same as my tap water (200-350 PPM). The worst is Arrowhead (plain tap water). Arrowhead does take the chlorine out of the Los Angeles city tap water before it puts it into plastic bottles.

Distilled is pure H2o and is always best (if you can get it free).

RO (Reverse Osmosis) is water that is squeezed through filter/membrane with holes the size of the water molecule. So only pure water can pass through. A few things still get through I am told, but not much. Most systems have pre-filters to make the life of the osmosis membrane last longer. Ebay is king for five or six stage RO units.

Tip: Fill two five gallon buckets of RO water before washing your car. After cleaning and rinsing your car off with the hose, dump the buckets of water over your car. Don't dry off your car with towels or other means. Just let it drip dry in the sun.



I have tested a few air pumps. I like the ones that put out a shit load of air. I have no data to back up this view-point, it's just a feeling (could be BS). I have grown nice bud with the $12 pumps and the $60 pumps. I am using General Hydroponics dual diaphram pumps, one on each bucket (way over kill). I use Whisper 60 as backup.
Sorry, I'm hard to pin down on this subject.

[doob3r]

does RO water not make your car "spot" up like it does with water hose water?